Dolly Parton ventured outside the norm at the turn of the 21st century with a series of bluegrass albums, one of which being the inspired Little Sparrow, on which she offers fans a look into her life in the Appalachian mountains. Words like “vitality,”“sass,”“honest” and “spiritual...
I was actually raised in Sevier County Tennessee, the hometown of the famous Dolly Parton. I grew up in a loving family. I have a wonderful mom, dad, and I one younger brother.My brother and I, there’s six years difference in us, but we’ve always been very close. I was a tombo...
You won't see me visiting this Godawful bull*** building until those who deserve induction get it. Break up the current nominating committee, and the Board of Directors. Kick them all out. Their money isn't needed. That's the only reason they get away with their manipulation of the sys...
Notes: Surprisingly, very few "legends" were born and raise and Tennessee. There are some other famous country Tennesseans (including contemporary artists like Kelsea Ballerini), but no one comes close to touching Dolly Parton. Best Country Singer From Texas: George Strait Kevin Winter, Getty Imag...
Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' In 2016, Dolly Parton talked to the Tennessean about writing her 1974 song "I Will Always Love You," which she penned to explain her decision to leave The Porter Wagoner Show and strike out on her own: "'How am I gonna make [Wagoner] understa...
After all, no one loves a diva like country music. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood are just the beginning: Since women broke into the country scenein the ’50s, they’ve been taking us to heaven with their bouffant hair, blinding us with rhinestones and spangles and singin...
The current mehods of selecting inductees are strictly political in nature, and crooked. Give the R and R HOF some CREDIBILITY. You won't see me visiting this Godawful bull*** building until those who deserve induction get it. Break up the current nominating committee, and the Board of ...
After all, no one loves a diva like country music. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood are just the beginning: Since women broke into the country scenein the ’50s, they’ve been taking us to heaven with their bouffant hair, blinding us with rhinestones ...